Group buy, Sport Caliper Powdercoating

Dallaz · 03-19-2012, 01:18 AM

This thread is awesome. I want more shots from 370 owners who's brakes you've done. I really want red calipers, possibly with the Akebono logo. Just out of curiosity, do you have a bright lime green? I think you mentioned you do Camaro's somewhere as well. Are you on Camaro5? If so what's your username? Lots of questions, thanks in advance!

Mike · 03-19-2012, 10:27 AM

I've got golds but no orange golds.

Mike · 03-20-2012, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Dallaz

This thread is awesome. I want more shots from 370 owners who's brakes you've done. I really want red calipers, possibly with the Akebono logo. Just out of curiosity, do you have a bright lime green? I think you mentioned you do Camaro's somewhere as well. Are you on Camaro5? If so what's your username? Lots of questions, thanks in advance!

Yes, I am on C5 as Mike. I only post in my one thread in the vendor classifieds though.

Dallaz · 03-20-2012, 11:02 AM

Aaaah those brakes look beautiful!!! I gotta consider this

mtaxelson · 03-20-2012, 12:37 PM

I am diggin the crystal red with akebono. prob do the akebono in black. this is def in order for next paycheck.

http://www.thepowdercoater.com/galle...M_Akebonos.jpg

UNKNOWN_370 · 03-21-2012, 11:44 PM

Damn Mike... Seriously, all colors look hot. I'm definately interested in the Akebono Logo. I wouldn't know whether to choose red or do you do orange? PM me a quote when you have time Mike.

daisuke149 · 03-22-2012, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike

350 plus 30 shipping and a refundable 650 core deposit.

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

Damn Mike... Seriously, all colors look hot. I'm definately interested in the Akebono Logo. I wouldn't know whether to choose red or do you do orange? PM me a quote when you have time Mike.

Except its 300$ when your a premium member I believe.

Mike · 03-22-2012, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by daisuke149

Except its 300$ when your a premium member I believe.

that is correct, premium members get a 50 discount, which more than pays for the premium membership!

LunaZ · 03-24-2012, 12:20 AM

Still lovin' mine.
The guys at the dealer asked me where I got 40th Anniversary calipers. Mission accomplished.

LakeShow · 03-24-2012, 12:47 AM

Brembo gold?

daisuke149 · 03-24-2012, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by LakeShow

Brembo gold?

since Mike i believe is flyin or out of town,

He doesnt have Brembo gold. No powdercoater maker will make that color. He stated he has some that are similar / close.

scruffydog · 04-25-2012, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike

well, the real problem is that when it gets hot, it gets soft, so a) it looses its gloss, and b) the brake dust embeds itself in the finish. That is why my calipers are satin black. that color holds up fine.

Does anyone know if the existing "Nissan" Akebono brakes are painted on the sports package brakes? Mine are currently Metallic Silverish Grey, stock sports brakes and I'd liket o powder coat them red (just like the 40th Anniversary Edition) and possibly put the "Nissan" logo back on.

However, I will be doing track so are you saying that could potentially be an issue? Has anyone have problem with that? Should I have a concern?

Is the OEM factory 40th Anniversary Edition Calipers painted and not powdercoated Red?

Another question is the logo a decal? is it applied before or underneath a clear coat? I can't seem to see the seam of the existing logo.

Mike · 04-25-2012, 10:32 AM

I would recommend against powdercoating if you are going to track, especially with this car in particular, as the brakes get extremely hot. I'm not sure what Nissan uses from the factory on them. On mine, the logos are usually a sticker, applied under the clearcoat, except in the case of some colors where the base color bleeds into the vinyl when clearcoated.

This is how hot mine got one time, enough to discolor and even partially melt the powdercoat on my wheel, The orange vinyl on the stock caliper held up fine, remarkably.

scruffydog · 04-25-2012, 10:51 AM

Wow, so the sticker can withstand hi-temp but not powercoat? I just powder coated my rims and I do tracking, hopefully that wouldn't be an issue.

I wonder if the OEM factory Red calipers from Nissan are painted then. If I have my brakes painted from the place that powder coat my wheels, will you be able to sell the "Nissan" Logo stickers by itself?

Mike · 04-25-2012, 12:56 PM

It all depends how hard you are on the brakes. I'm really agressive and an advanced level driver, so I beat them pretty good. I can sell you stickers

03-19-2012, 01:18 AM	#121 (permalink)
Dallaz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: North Dallas Posts: 1,272 Drives: 09MontereyBlu370z6MT Rep Power: 16	This thread is awesome. I want more shots from 370 owners who's brakes you've done. I really want red calipers, possibly with the Akebono logo. Just out of curiosity, do you have a bright lime green? I think you mentioned you do Camaro's somewhere as well. Are you on Camaro5? If so what's your username? Lots of questions, thanks in advance! __________________ AeroJacket Lip Kit \| GTR switch \| NISMO S-Knob \| Blacked-Out-EVERYTHING\| 5% Tint \| Carbon Fangs/Upper Trim \| VOSSEN CV3's \| Painted Headlights \| CF Diffuser

03-19-2012, 10:27 AM	#122 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	I've got golds but no orange golds. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

03-20-2012, 11:02 AM	#124 (permalink)
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03-20-2012, 12:37 PM	#125 (permalink)
mtaxelson Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 311 Drives: "Two Brake Pedals" Rep Power: 14	I am diggin the crystal red with akebono. prob do the akebono in black. this is def in order for next paycheck. http://www.thepowdercoater.com/galle...M_Akebonos.jpg __________________ Stillen CAI-Fast Intentions LTH & CBE-R/T Tuning UPREV-Kenwood DNX6960-180 Custom Headlights-Avant Garde M310-Tien Springs-LLUMAR 20%-Escort Passport 8500XI-H&R Spacers 15/20-JL AUDIO-Rear Fog-Color Matched Handles-Shaved Rear Hamburger-PJDM Knob-322 WHP 272 FT-LBS TQ

03-21-2012, 11:44 PM	#126 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	Damn Mike... Seriously, all colors look hot. I'm definately interested in the Akebono Logo. I wouldn't know whether to choose red or do you do orange? PM me a quote when you have time Mike. Last edited by UNKNOWN_370; 03-21-2012 at 11:51 PM.

03-24-2012, 12:20 AM	#129 (permalink)
LunaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vagabond Posts: 6,704 Drives: Project: a white one Rep Power: 512	Still lovin' mine. The guys at the dealer asked me where I got 40th Anniversary calipers. Mission accomplished. __________________ 2009 370Z Sport/Touring/Navigation \| see my journal for mods facebook: Be my friend... or not.

03-24-2012, 12:47 AM	#130 (permalink)
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04-25-2012, 10:32 AM	#133 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	I would recommend against powdercoating if you are going to track, especially with this car in particular, as the brakes get extremely hot. I'm not sure what Nissan uses from the factory on them. On mine, the logos are usually a sticker, applied under the clearcoat, except in the case of some colors where the base color bleeds into the vinyl when clearcoated. This is how hot mine got one time, enough to discolor and even partially melt the powdercoat on my wheel, The orange vinyl on the stock caliper held up fine, remarkably. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

04-25-2012, 10:51 AM	#134 (permalink)
scruffydog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,113 Drives: with his eyes close Rep Power: 717	Wow, so the sticker can withstand hi-temp but not powercoat? I just powder coated my rims and I do tracking, hopefully that wouldn't be an issue. I wonder if the OEM factory Red calipers from Nissan are painted then. If I have my brakes painted from the place that powder coat my wheels, will you be able to sell the "Nissan" Logo stickers by itself?

04-25-2012, 12:56 PM	#135 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	It all depends how hard you are on the brakes. I'm really agressive and an advanced level driver, so I beat them pretty good. I can sell you stickers __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

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